Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is not expected to play Sunday at Tennessee, according to a report from the Boston Herald's Kevin Duffy.

Gronkowski was one of six players New England listed as questionable on Friday's injury report. He's been battling back issues for the better part of a month and an ankle injury dating back to early September. Gronk has missed two of the Patriots' last three kickoffs.

Gronkowski was limited in practice all week, but did participate in every session. Last week, he missed New England's padded Thursday practice before the team's 31-17 win over Green Bay. Next week, the Patriots will be on a bye.